Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown DC Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $700 (149 Rentals)

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555
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$1,246 - $5,304
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555

555 E St SWWashington, DC 20024
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2032 Belmont Rd NW, Unit 136
$1,425
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$1,425
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Studio Apartment Available Aug 15

2032 Belmont Rd NW, Unit 136

2032 Belmont Rd NWWashington, DC 20009
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The Baystate
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$1,525 - $2,350
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$1,525 - $2,350
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 24

The Baystate

1701 Mass Ave NWWashington, DC 20036
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The Iris
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$1,529 - $4,000
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The Iris

7 M St NEWashington, DC 20002
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2009 Wyoming
$1,600
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$1,600
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2009 Wyoming

2009 Wyoming Ave NWWashington, DC 20009
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$1,650 - $2,299

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1250 4th St SW

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property at 777 7th St NW

$1,675 - $3,600

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777 7th St NW

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Banner Lane
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$1,708 - $4,379
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Banner Lane

44 Banner LnWashington, DC 20001
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Wakefield Hall
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$1,740 - $2,075
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Wakefield Hall

2101 New Hampshire Ave NWWashington, DC 20009
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Downtown DC, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown DC Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown DC area of Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at R Street Apartments priced from $825. 555 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,246. Here are the most affordable Downtown DC apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
R Street Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$825
555Senior Housing S2Studio,1BA$1,246
510 I St NWStudioStudio,1BA$1,300
The Cambridge ApartmentsStudio with AlcoveStudio,1BA$1,419
State House ApartmentsEFFStudio,1BA$1,433
The PromenadeStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
801 R Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,450
1421-1429 Belmont St NW1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,475
Channing E Phillips Homes1 Bedroom Jr.1BR,1BA$1,475
The Meredith0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,475

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown DC, DC

As of August 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown DC area is the $2.19 price per square foot 30 Florida Avenue NE Model at 30 Florida Avenue NE, Unit #2 in the in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Downtown DC apartment is the 1411 Model at 1409-1411 1st St NW starting at $3,200 with a $2.13 price per square foot in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown DC apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
30 Florida Avenue NE, Unit #230 Florida Avenue NE3BR,3BA$2.19
1409-1411 1st St NW14112BR,1BA$2.13
The Biltmore Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.20
1738 U St NW, Unit #11738 U St NW2BR,1BA$2.55
3215 O St NW3215 O St #22BR,1BA$2.34
Ellington Apartments2 Bed - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.50
2004 1st St NW, Unit 2004 #B English Basement2004 1st St NW2BR,1BA$2.00
902 Westminster St NW902 Westminster St NW2BR,2BA$2.63
124 Q St NW, Unit 4124 Q St NW2BR,1BA$2.25
130 V St NW, Unit 130 V Street NW130 V St NW1BR,1BA$2.55

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown DC Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown DC?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown DC is at 555 listed at $1,246.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown DC Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown DC Apartment is $825 at R Street Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown DC Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown DC is starting from $1,579 at Channing E Phillips Homes.

What is the most affordable Downtown DC Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown DC Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Channing E Phillips Homes and starts from $1,682.

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